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LC61 XDA

2012 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

281,933 mi
Last recorded281,933 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XDA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 281,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 266,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 256,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 256,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 250,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 250,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 237,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 229,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 212,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 204,966 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 204,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 187,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 180,483 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 180,483 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 170,428 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 170,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 160,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 152,406 miles

Front both sides inner wall perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 152,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall dfamage (cords not exposed)

Pass 22 Jan 2017 137,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,158 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

item removed from windscreen

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,427 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on insides.

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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LC61 XDA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2012 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 79,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC61 XDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC61 XDA registered?

LC61 XDA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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